Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category?

You can use either. The numeric ID 515 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Is it mandatory to fill out the google_product_category attribute?

It is optional. However, if you omit it, Google will assign a category automatically, which may be less accurate than one you select yourself.

Does the google_product_category affect my ad targeting?

No, this attribute helps categorize your products for Google’s internal indexing and search features; it does not restrict which users can see your ads.

Google product category

Foot Care

Category ID515

Full path for the feedHealth & Beauty > Personal Care > Foot Care

All deeper subcategories

Bunion Care Supplies2992
Corn & Callus Care Supplies3022
Foot Odor Removers3049
Insoles & Inserts2801
Toe Spacers7495

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Gold Bond Therapeutic Foot Cream
O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet Foot Cream
Palmers Cocoa Butter Foot Magic
MagniLife Pain Relieving Foot Cream
Dr. Scholl's Dry Cracked Foot Repair Ultra-Hydrating Foot Cream
CeraVe Foot Cream with Salicylic Acid
Amlactin Foot Repair Cream
Kerasal Intensive Foot Repair Cream
Lamisil Athlete's Foot Cream
Zentoes Urea Foot Cream
Yellow Bird Foot Cream Balm
Miracle of Aloe Foot Repair Cream
Dermal Therapy Heel Care Cream
Badger Foot Balm
Foot Works Intensive Moisture Foot Cream

Understanding the Foot Care Category (ID: 515)

The Foot Care category, identified by ID 515, is a specific segment within the Health & Beauty > Personal Care taxonomy designed for products intended for the maintenance and treatment of foot-related conditions. Accurate classification helps Google better understand your inventory, potentially improving how your product data is processed for Shopping ads.

What Belongs in this Category

This category includes treatments and care items for feet, such as therapeutic creams, moisture-rich balms, and specialized repair lotions. Examples of products from the US market include therapeutic foot creams, intensive heel repair formulas, salicylic acid-based foot treatments, athlete's foot creams, and botanical foot balms. If your product is designed to soothe, hydrate, or provide medicinal treatment to the feet, it belongs here.

What Does Not Belong

Do not include products that fit into neighbouring Personal Care categories, such as Shaving & Grooming, Oral Care, or Massage & Relaxation tools. Additionally, avoid placing general body creams here if they are not specifically marketed for foot care. These should be categorized under their respective specific taxonomy paths rather than being forced into the Foot Care category.

Using Subcategories

Always prioritize more specific paths if applicable. If your product falls into Insoles & Inserts, Bunion Care Supplies, Corn & Callus Care Supplies, Foot Odor Removers, or Toe Spacers, utilize those specific subcategories to ensure the highest level of granularity.

Feed Implementation

In your feed, use either the numeric ID 515 or the full path: Health & Beauty > Personal Care > Foot Care. Remember that this category is optional but recommended to avoid inaccurate automated mapping; always distinguish it from your free-form product_type attribute.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category?: You can use either. The numeric ID 515 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Is it mandatory to fill out the google_product_category attribute?: It is optional. However, if you omit it, Google will assign a category automatically, which may be less accurate than one you select yourself.
Does the google_product_category affect my ad targeting?: No, this attribute helps categorize your products for Google’s internal indexing and search features; it does not restrict which users can see your ads.

This category in other languages

ru: Красота и здоровье > Личная гигиена > Средства для ухода за ногами
uk: Краса та здоров'я > Особиста гігієна > Засоби для догляду за ногами